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hellisonGnah everything is BUSY. Busybusybusy. Suddenly have LOTS to do at work, all of which needs done about NOW.
Also plenty to do at Home, between horse, hospital visits and not letting the house descend into chaos (I may be failing on that last part). Mainly now trying to avoid falling into the STRESSY ARRGGGH of last week where I constantly felt that no matter where I was, I should be rushing to get somewhere else.
On the plus side Mum *is* doing better, the infection in her shoulder is apparently responding to the antibiotics, but she'll be in hosptial for at least another week, possibly 2, on the IV thingy.
Another plus, I had a really good and surprisingly relaxing, or at least stress-escaping weekend at febmeet. Partly due to avoiding f'ing Feltham as much possible (beacuse it IS a dreary shithole).
Also, probably because one reason I wasn't looking forward to it so much this year was that a lot of the people I really wanted to see were unlikely to be there. But then most of them actually turned up on saturday, plus a![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kelemvor on friday, which was great ;)
Had a lovely afternoon Friday pottering round Windsor, thanks tomalvino's cunning plan, with a boat trip down the river, viparian entertainments and Scientific Discourse. Did you know goose honks sound the same forwards and backwards? Trufax! Except Belgian geese of course (they pronounce the 'h').
And there was certainly NO disturbing nice waiters in Nice Bars by muttering "They're clawing at MY EYES" as he approached (note to self - never visit butterfly house withthipe).
Arriving in Feltham to discover the bar staff were already pissed off with the group was less good, but allievated by some of their lovely lovely ciders. And singing (in a good cause!). And befriending Locals.
Saturday, had a lovely day lurking in the hotel room with tasty snacks and lots of fizzy cola, and planning The Best Cave Ever. Then bar again, with more cider and SURPRISE people. And presents! Later, more singing and eventually bed. With a Trustee AND Director (or, high lord and lord for us older folk ;p). Tho sadly this consisted more of "shut up or I will STAB YOU IN THE FACE" than hot sex0ring, but still, surely gets me some sort of points? If only for NOT stabbing them...
Sunday was just pain and tiredness and Oh God WHY Am I Still In Feltham?? Tho, farewell HUGS from lovely people were good (except Tique who is just disturbing, as always ;p), also promises to visit. Again ;p
And then eventually going home. Stupid late flights.
In short? Great weekend, had a wonderful time because of the people there, but would be even better if it was Somewhere Else less shite. With a decent hotel.
And now, back to work! Woe.
Also plenty to do at Home, between horse, hospital visits and not letting the house descend into chaos (I may be failing on that last part). Mainly now trying to avoid falling into the STRESSY ARRGGGH of last week where I constantly felt that no matter where I was, I should be rushing to get somewhere else.
On the plus side Mum *is* doing better, the infection in her shoulder is apparently responding to the antibiotics, but she'll be in hosptial for at least another week, possibly 2, on the IV thingy.
Another plus, I had a really good and surprisingly relaxing, or at least stress-escaping weekend at febmeet. Partly due to avoiding f'ing Feltham as much possible (beacuse it IS a dreary shithole).
Also, probably because one reason I wasn't looking forward to it so much this year was that a lot of the people I really wanted to see were unlikely to be there. But then most of them actually turned up on saturday, plus a
kelemvor on friday, which was great ;)Had a lovely afternoon Friday pottering round Windsor, thanks to
malvino's cunning plan, with a boat trip down the river, viparian entertainments and Scientific Discourse. Did you know goose honks sound the same forwards and backwards? Trufax! Except Belgian geese of course (they pronounce the 'h').And there was certainly NO disturbing nice waiters in Nice Bars by muttering "They're clawing at MY EYES" as he approached (note to self - never visit butterfly house with
thipe).Arriving in Feltham to discover the bar staff were already pissed off with the group was less good, but allievated by some of their lovely lovely ciders. And singing (in a good cause!). And befriending Locals.
Saturday, had a lovely day lurking in the hotel room with tasty snacks and lots of fizzy cola, and planning The Best Cave Ever. Then bar again, with more cider and SURPRISE people. And presents! Later, more singing and eventually bed. With a Trustee AND Director (or, high lord and lord for us older folk ;p). Tho sadly this consisted more of "shut up or I will STAB YOU IN THE FACE" than hot sex0ring, but still, surely gets me some sort of points? If only for NOT stabbing them...
Sunday was just pain and tiredness and Oh God WHY Am I Still In Feltham?? Tho, farewell HUGS from lovely people were good (except Tique who is just disturbing, as always ;p), also promises to visit. Again ;p
And then eventually going home. Stupid late flights.
In short? Great weekend, had a wonderful time because of the people there, but would be even better if it was Somewhere Else less shite. With a decent hotel.
And now, back to work! Woe.
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Date: 2009-02-24 06:08 pm (UTC)g) Cost of Reading->Central Londons £15 return. Less with rail card. £19.50 if you include a travel card as well.
Both of which are more expensive than the equivelant from Feltham - 2 x £2 bus fares and one £7.50 travel card (£11.50 versus £41.50).
£30 is a not inconsiderable amount. And the St Giles is actually a good hotel. So unless reading manages to be just as good and at least £30 cheaper, it's a worse deal.
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Date: 2009-02-24 09:20 pm (UTC)But that's just my opinion...
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Date: 2009-02-24 11:52 pm (UTC)And for the price we end up paying, the St Giles really isn't a good hotel.
To be honest, it doesn't have to be Reading, but somewhere other than Feltham would be nice.
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Date: 2009-02-25 12:33 am (UTC)St Giles isn't *bad*, but there are plenty of just-as-nice-hotels and, dare I say it, nicer ones. The Wetherspoon's is a nice pub, but not ideal.
The best meets, the most anticipated meets, have been the ones with the novelty factor. Feltham while it was still new or when PF showed up; MancMeet, the Scotmeets, etc. They're all great because they break routine and are enjoyable weekends even before seeing mudfolk.
We could certainly stay in Feltham til the end of time, but wouldn't it be nice to do something a bit different? Even at the cost of a few quid more, or the chilly breeze of Change rustling across our routine-warmed cheeks (POET IS ME). With a bit of careful planning I'm sure we can find somewhere with equally good access and facilities, and interesting new day-trip opportunities.
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Date: 2009-02-25 09:27 am (UTC)*bares all*
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Date: 2009-02-25 09:27 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-02-25 10:40 am (UTC)I think, on the whole? TERRIFIED
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Date: 2009-02-25 11:21 am (UTC)For me, the atmosphere makes the meet great. If we're being leered at/frowned at/growled at by locals/staff that makes it less enjoyable.
I would like somewhere a bit different. It would make a nice change and we could all get drunk somewhere new and shiny! Then get lost because no one actually knows the way anywhere... :D
Ahhh, good times...
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Date: 2009-02-25 11:28 am (UTC)And... somewhere DIFFERENT. Surely 9/10 years in feltham is enough?